In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the Vienetta Vendetta, the booby Blue Angel 69 and the catastrophic Chase HQ and wonder why Robocop was obsessed with a particular game this week…? Games covered in this episode: Vendetta Shark Footballer of the Year 2 Blue Angel 69 Chase H.Q. Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like t...
Mar 31, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 143
In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the stellar Space Rogue, the maudlin Meganova: The Weapon, and the baffling Bushido and wonder why so many shmups think enemies coming from behind is a good idea…? Games covered in this episode: Space Rogue Meganova: The Weapon Maze Mania Bushido Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to ...
Mar 25, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 142
While we go on a work related hiatus - we took the time to collect all of the questions our amazing Patreon Subscribers have asked us, and have recorded this special episode where we answer them all! Hence why we called this ‘Ask The Podcast’. We hope you enjoy this ‘in between’ special episode and if you’d like to join in the fun and ask us questions for the next Ask the Podcast special, it could not be simpler! Just join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more th...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In this third of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the claustrophobic Spelunker, the rotary Chopper, and the Pumpy Dig Dug. Games covered in this episode: Spelunker Hi Bouncer Stringer Chopper Spooks Dig Dug Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepa...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In the month of January 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rapid firing Retrograde, the dreadful Dragon Spirit, and the pointless Pictionary, and wonder just what exactly the Bangler Dash is? Games covered in this episode: Retrograde Dragon Spirit Pictionary Ninja Warriors Double Dragon II Operation Thunderbolt Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you w...
Mar 04, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 141
In the month of January 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the mazey Moonwalker, the wacky Wicked, and the snaptastic Snare and wonder just how much information about ancient Egypt is too much information…? Games covered in this episode: Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts Moonwalker Wicked Eye of Horus Strider Snare Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us ou...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Season 6Ep. 140
In episode five of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode five, we have chosen the pilot episodes for two highly popular stolen helicopter based action shows - the front mounted M230 chain gun of Blue Thunder goes rotor blade to tail rotor with the retractable rocket launchers of Airwolf… Let battle comm...
Feb 19, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
1989 is finally over! As we have swam through the dog eggs on your behalf we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1989, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Worst Game?’ There is only one way to find out! The running order of the awards: Introduction + Review of 1989 Best Visuals Award Crap...
Feb 12, 2024•2 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 139
In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the stunning Stunt Car Racer, the awful Altered Beast, and the mysterious Myth: History in the Making and wonder why anyone would need to collect letters to transform a bike into a car? Games covered in this episode: Stunt Car Racer Action Fighter Altered Beast Battle Chess Spitfire Kick Off Myth: Histor...
Feb 05, 2024•3 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 138
In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Top Gun, the titanic Turbo Out Run, and the trampoliney Terry’s Big Adventure and wonder if Ice Man would still be our wingman if he played this version of Top Gun? Games covered in this episode: Turbo Out Run Sporting Triangles Xenophobe Cabal Top Gun Terry’s Big Adventure Find us here: https://...
Jan 29, 2024•2 hr 58 min•Season 5Ep. 137
In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the pulse racing Power Drift, the floppy Firepower, and the unwelcome Untouchables and wonder why anyone thought amusing credits on the Untouchables was a good idea? Games covered in this episode: The Untouchables Continental Circus Firepower Vigilante Powerdrift Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ ...
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Season 5Ep. 136
In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the boring Batman: The Movie, the inaction filled Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game, and the cracking Kendo Warrior and wonder what a vertically stretched Miles Hunt could possibly be referring to…? Games covered in this episode: Batman: The Movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Act...
Jan 15, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 135
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis the most festive of seasons and in this Zapped to the Past Christmas Cracker, we look back at our fun packed and often food filled Christmas pasts - with the able assistance of our amazing Patrons! Were our fingers numb, faces glowing and baubles hanging low? Pop this cracker to find out what the red fish of mystery has in store for you!!!
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min
In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brash Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show, the fast First Strike, and the noir Xybots and wonder why the notion of interspecies buddy films ever became a reality… Games covered in this episode: APB: All Points Bulletin International Team Sports First Strike Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show Xybots Th...
Dec 18, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 134
In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the taskful Tusker, the stabby Shinobi and the marvelous Mr. Heli and wonder just how many options can you fit into a game about Basketball? Games covered in this episode: Tusker Aaargh! Omni-Play Basketball Shinobi Skate Ball Mr Heli Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us ou...
Dec 11, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 133
In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rosy Rainbow Island, the rancid Running Man and the juddery Gemini Wings, and wonder what the hell happened to Arnie’s legs!? Games covered in this episode: Rainbow Islands Inner Space Gemini Wings Red Heat The Running Man Licence to Kill Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 132
In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the flappy NewZealand Story, the crappy Blue Thunder and the slappy Tom & Jerry and wonder… How dangerous would a skyberg actually be? Games covered in this episode: The New Zealand Story Tom & Jerry Hostages Rally Cross Sim Blue Thunder Dominator Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you wou...
Nov 27, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 131
In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the multidimensional 3D Pool, the silly Super Scramble Simulator and the risky Rick Dangerous and wonder… were bi-planes making some kind of gaming comeback in 1989? Games covered in this episode: 3D Pool Super Scramble Simulator Deep Strike Arcade Flight Simulator Rick Dangerous Find us here: https://zappedtoth...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 5Ep. 130
In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the clever Citadel, the somnambulistic Saboteur II, and the ninjary Ninja Commando and wonder how ninjas going commando managed to creep up on their prey silently… Games covered in this episode: Citadel American Club Sports Saboteur II Baal H.A.T.E. Ninja Commando Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If ...
Nov 13, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 129
In the month of July 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the petrifying Project Firestart, the gormless Gilbert: Escape From Drill, and the stupidly hard but pretty Stormlord, and wonder why anyone persists in genetic engineering on a ship called the Prometheus…? Games covered in this episode: Project Firestart Gilbert: Escape from Drill Grand Monster Slam Stormlo...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 128
While we go on a mini break - we took the time to grab all of the questions our amazing Patreon Subscribers have asked us in our exclusive Discord server, and have recorded this special episode where we answer them all! We hope you enjoy this episode and if you’d like to join in and ask us questions for the next Ask the Podcast special, just join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than the price of a sandwich… Now enjoy! We will be back with another regular ep...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In the month of July 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nautical Navy Moves, the clowning Circus Attractions, and the shoddy Street Cred Boxing, and wonder who thought releasing a flapper mapper in 1989 was a good idea? Games covered in this episode: Phobia Street Cred Boxing Navy Moves Circus Attractions The Duel: Test Drive II Kokotoni Wilf Find us here: https...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 127
In the month of June 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sci-fi Speedball, the hapless Hillsfar, and the dangerless Danger Freak and wonder how many Venn diagrams do Jedis need? Games covered in this episode: Speedball Titan The Real Ghostbusters Octoplex Danger Freak Hillsfar Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join o...
Oct 16, 2023•2 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 126
In the month of June 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the monstrous Muncher, the forgettable Forgotten Worlds, and the lacklustre Las Vegas Casino and wonder how Chewits managed to get a game made out of them? Games covered in this episode: Forgotten Worlds Las Vegas Casino Para Assault Course Xenon Rockstar Ate My Hamster The Muncher Find us here: https://zappedto...
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 125
In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the despicable Deep, the shonky Speedzone and the Spacey Ace 2088 and wonder just where US Gold are finding this slew of shonky arcades to port…? Games covered in this episode: Renegade III - The Final Chapter Speedzone The Deep F-14 Tomcat Last Duel Chicago 30s Journey to the Centre of the Earth ACE 2088 Find...
Oct 02, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 124
In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the blasty Bomb Fusion, the shooty Silkworm, and the rambling Realm of the Trolls, and wonder who thought football divisions based on magazines was a good idea? Games covered in this episode: Silkworm Turbo Esprit Action Service Bomb Fusion Realm of the Trolls Human Killing Machine Gary Lineker’s Hotshot Run the...
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 123
In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the great Grand Prix Circuit, the maudlin Munsters and the basic Blasteroids, and wonder why would a piece of sentient cabbage be the ultimate boss in any game!? Games covered in this episode: Blasteroids Zone Trooper The Munsters Who Framed Roger Rabbit Mini-Golf Orion Grand Prix Circuit Find us here: https:...
Sep 18, 2023•2 hr 53 min•Season 5Ep. 122
In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the deja-vu of Denaris, the dreadful Dynamic Duo, and the meandering Motor Massacre, and wonder who thought a game based on a Sunday drive down your favourite country road was a good idea…? Games covered in this episode: Denaris Dynamic Duo Eliminator Butcher Hill Motor Massacre Tomcat DNA Warrior Find us her...
Sep 11, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 121
In the month of April 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the isometric Incredible Shrinking Sphere, the woeful Wanderer and the shabby Supertrux and wonder when is a 3D game not a 3D game? Games covered in this episode: Incredible Shrinking Sphere Wanderer 4 Soccer Simulator Supertrux War in Middle Earth International Speedway Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If...
Sep 04, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 120
In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nineteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the roaring Rocket Ranger, the woeful WEC Le Mans, and the meandering Menace and wonder who thought Pongout was a good idea for a game? Games covered in this episode: Rocket Ranger Spaceball Soldier of Light Super Stunt Man Star Ray Supersports Menace Operation Hormuz Wec Le Mans R-Type Robocop Find us here: ht...
Aug 28, 2023•3 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 119
